| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| BAL | broncho-alveolar lavage |
| ECMO | extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
| ETA | endotracheal aspirate |
| IL-1 | interleukine 1 |
| IL-6 | interleukine 6 |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IS | immunosuppressive |
| JAK | janus kinase |
| MSSA | methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus |
| MV | mechanical ventilation |
| PSD | protected distal sample |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| RT-PCR | reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction |
| SAPS II | simplified acute physiologic Score II |
| SOFA | sequential organ failure assessment |
| SRLF | société de réanimation de langue française |
| VAP | ventilator-associated pneumonia |
| VFD | ventilator free days |